Morton gets start, leaves with injury

Charlie Morton’s first start didnt last long. AHe tossed one scoreless inning, allowing one hit.
The Pirates said that he experienced tightness in his hamstring.

Jeff Karstens replaced Morton, who took Karstens spot in the rotation.

Pirates to select Tony Sanchez, with 4th pick

Rumor has it, that the Pirates have already signed a deal with Catcher Tony Sanchez, and he will be taken with the 4th pick in the draft,

Sanchez is the top rated catcher in the draft.
Signability is once again the biggest reason the Bucs go after him.
Edit:

Keith Law is also reporting that [...]

Fish on Ice: Swept Away In The Burgh

The Pittsburgh Pirates are 9-6 entering the off day tomorrow. We are off to take care of some west coast business, lets go bucs!!  Maholm gets his 3rd win after giving up 4 runs in 6 innings pitched. All of the Marlins runs came after two outs were recorded throughout the ball [...]

Who are the 2009 Pittsburgh Pirates?

At this point, I want to take a look at the 25 man roster.
Position by Position break down and what I expect from each of them.
So lets roll! 
Catcher
Ryan Doumit Will hit for average, and increase his power numbers this year. Needs to stay healthy
Jason Jaramillo -An excellent defensive catcher, might hit [...]

"Best 25 Men" going North

Jessie Chaves gets the final roster spot, over Evan Meek.
Meek had pitched pertty well during the spring, he just had some unfortunate events that have led him to be returned to the minors.

Chavez, and his 11.45 ERA, makes the team.
Meek, who after a March 20 appearance, missed a [...]

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